Wednesday, October 29, 2014

You Look Like Carol Burnett!

I had a lot of compliments from my coworkers on this outfit today.

I was also at Bulk Barn buying Hallowe'en candy for the office when some guy said loudly, "You look like Carol Burnett!" I didn't know he was talking to me at first, so he said it again (louder). I said, "Thank you."

I guess that is a compliment - I used to watch the Carol Burnett Show (Wiki) back in the 70s, and she was always so glamourous in her Bob Mackie dresses. Funny, my mom used to get comparisons to her back when I was a kid.

I loved this top, but like most 70s polyester, it really doesn't breathe. Thank goodness it washes fine - it needs it!

I adored the skirt - it's the perfect length on me, and isn't the pleating just right? No pouf over the butt (just two nice side pleats) and the front has a centre pleat with two sides (and pockets!).

The stuff:

The boots were just as comfy on their second wear, and the leather is getting worn in nicely. I don't worry too much about marks on leather - it's part of the charm. I will Woly these to make sure they don't get water damage, but I don't really do anything else with my leather.

My Dad's scarf gets another outing! It goes well with the boots.

Vintage fair bling:

The earring is from the 90s; the rest were all purchased at vintage fairs.

Scarf - vintage 60s, Dad's

Cuff - Midzo, vintage fair

Rings - vintage 70s?, vintage fair

Earring - LA Express, 90s

L and I have started getting ready for our Hallowe'en party on Friday night! We'll both be in costume all day at work too; we'll be doing a test run of costume/hair/makeup tomorrow night to make sure I can get us together quickly on Friday morning.

Great skirt. The stranger's public remark was borderline rude -- you don't talk to someone like that, loudly and unsolicited -- but he's right about the resemblance. I've always thought that about you. I never said it because many people are sensitive to comparisons. Someone once said I look like Dan Ackroyd and that bugged me for years.

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